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HHS Agency Offices of Minority Health

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HHS Agency Offices of Minority Health

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

The Department’s programs are administered by
HHS Operating Divisions, including agencies in the U.S. Public Health Service and human services agencies.

The Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (ACA) required the establishment of Offices of Minority Health within six agencies of HHS: